Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'maverick'

English Word: maverick

Key Russian Translations:

• бунтарь (/bʊnˈtarʲ/) - [Informal, used in everyday discussions of rebellion or independence]
• индивидуалист (/ɪnʲdʲɪvʲɪdʊˈalʲɪst/) - [Formal, often in philosophical or professional contexts]
• авантюрист (/ɐvənˈtʲʊrʲɪst/) - [Informal, with a connotation of risk-taking, used in adventurous scenarios]

Frequency: Medium (Common in literature, media, and discussions about personality, but not in everyday casual speech)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of Russian noun inflections and contextual nuances, though the basic meanings are straightforward for learners at this level)

Pronunciation (Russian):

бунтарь: /bʊnˈtarʲ/

индивидуалист: /ɪnʲdʲɪvʲɪdʊˈalʲɪst/

авантюрист: /ɐvənˈtʲʊrʲɪst/

Note on бунтарь: The stress falls on the second syllable; be careful with the rolled 'r' sound, which is a common challenge for English speakers. Variations in regional accents may soften the vowels.

Audio: []

Meanings and Usage:

A person who is independent-minded and does not conform to rules or norms

Translation(s) & Context:

• бунтарь - Used in contexts of rebellion or defiance, such as in politics or social movements.
• индивидуалист - Applied in more intellectual or professional settings, emphasizing personal autonomy.
• авантюрист - Employed when the maverick behavior involves adventure or risk, like in storytelling or historical narratives.

Usage Examples:

• Он всегда был бунтарём в компании, отказываясь следовать традициям.

  He was always a maverick in the group, refusing to follow traditions.

• Эта художница — настоящий индивидуалист, создавая уникальные произведения вне модных тенденций.

  This artist is a true maverick, creating unique works outside of fashionable trends.

• Как авантюрист, он мэверик в бизнесе, рискуя всем ради инноваций.

  As an adventurer, he is a maverick in business, risking everything for innovations.

• В молодости она была бунтаркой, бросая вызов авторитетам и идя своим путём.

  In her youth, she was a maverick, challenging authorities and going her own way.

• Индивидуалист по натуре, он мэверик в команде, предлагая нестандартные идеи.

  Naturally a maverick, he is an individualist in the team, suggesting unconventional ideas.

A term originally from American English referring to an unbranded calf

Translation(s) & Context:

• бунтарь - Rarely used in this literal sense; more metaphorical in modern Russian.
• авантюрист - Not directly applicable, but could imply unpredictability in animal-related contexts.

Usage Examples:

• В старом ранчо бунтарь — это не помеченный скот, который блуждал по полям.

  On the old ranch, a maverick is an unbranded calf that wandered the fields.

• Авантюрист среди стад — так иногда называют мэверика в ковбойских историях.

  An adventurer among the herds—that's how a maverick is sometimes described in cowboy stories.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "бунтарь" (a masculine noun), it follows the standard first declension pattern with regular inflections based on case and number. "Индивидуалист" and "авантюрист" also follow similar patterns as masculine nouns.

For "индивидуалист" and "авантюрист", the inflections are similar: e.g., Genitive singular: индивидуалиста; Plural: индивидуалисты. These words are regular and do not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • мятежник (myatezhnik) - More intense, implying active revolt.
  • нонконформист (nonkonformist) - Directly borrowed, used in formal contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • конформист (konformist) - Someone who conforms to norms.
  • традиционалист (traditsionalist) - Emphasizes adherence to traditions.

Related Phrases:

• Быть бунтарём — To be a maverick (used to describe someone who rebels against the status quo).
• Дух авантюриста — The spirit of a maverick (implying adventurous independence in decision-making).
• Индивидуалист в обществе — A maverick in society (highlighting social non-conformity).

Usage Notes:

"Maverick" translates variably in Russian based on context; "бунтарь" is the most direct for personal independence, while "индивидуалист" suits formal or intellectual discussions. Be mindful of the informal tone of "бунтарь" in casual speech versus the neutral tone of "индивидуалист." In Russian, these words often require case agreement with surrounding nouns, so learners should practice declensions. Choose the translation based on the nuance: use "авантюрист" for risk-oriented scenarios to avoid overgeneralizing.

• Grammar note: Always adjust for gender and case; e.g., feminine forms like "бунтарка" for a female maverick.
• Context tip: In Russian media, these words appear in discussions of politics or culture, aligning closely with English usage.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse "бунтарь" with "мятежник," thinking they are identical; however, "мятежник" implies more violent rebellion, while "бунтарь" is broader. Incorrect: "Он мятежник в работе" (implying armed revolt). Correct: "Он бунтарь в работе" for a workplace maverick. Another error is improper inflection, e.g., using nominative in all cases: Wrong: "О бунтарь" (should be "О бунтаре" in prepositional case). This stems from not adapting to Russian's flexible word endings.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like "бунтарь" evoke figures from literature, such as characters in Dostoevsky's works, symbolizing resistance against authority. This reflects Russia's history of revolutions and individualism, making "maverick" translations resonate with themes of dissent in art and society, unlike in English where it originates from American cowboy culture.

Related Concepts:

• революционер (revolutioner)
• нонконформизм (nonkonformizm)
• авангард (avangard)